Tuesday 23 March
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08:00 - 09:00
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Breakfast
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09:00 - 09:10
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CHAIRMAN'S OPENING REMARKS
Matthew Garrahan, Los Angeles Correspondent, Financial Times
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| 09:10 - 09:30 |
FT INTERVIEW: The changing landscape for film in a post financial crisis world
Pre-recorded interview with
John Miller, Vice Chairman, JPMorgan Securities
Matthew Garrahan, Los Angeles Correspondent, Financial Times
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09:30 - 10:30
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PANEL DISCUSSION: Blockbuster or bust?
Will changing viewing habits and evolving digital technology result in the polarisation of film into big budget blockbusters on the one hand and on the other hand small budget films for tailored demographics and digital distribution? Where does this leave the mid range budget films?
Moderator
Matthew Garrahan, Los Angeles Correspondent, Financial Times
Panellists
Tarak Ben Ammar, Chairman, Quinta Communications
Mark Gordon, Producer, The Mark Gordon Company
Jeremy Thomas CBE, Producer and Founder, Recorded Picture Company and HanWay Films
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10:30 - 11:00
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Refreshment Break
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| 11:00 - 11:50 |
PANEL DISCUSSION: Globalisation outlook - Focus on Hollywood
Is the globalisation of Hollywood set to continue or will local language films grow in importance? Can local language film transcend culture differences? Can the globalisation of film occur as a consequence of new sources of financing?
Moderator
Ali Jaafar, Executive Director, Independent Film Division, Quinta Communications and Former International Editor, Variety
Panellists
Michael Andreen, SVP, International Production, Walt Disney
Greg Coote, Chairman and CEO, Dune Entertainment
Ted Kim, EVP, CJ Entertainment America
Rajesh Sawhney, President , Reliance BIG Entertainment
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| 11:50 - 12:40 |
PANEL DISCUSSION: Globalisation outlook - Focus on the Middle East and Far East
Countries and companies in the Middle East and Far East are making significant investments into the film sector. Is this helping local producers in the regions to flourish in terms of producing higher profile films capable of transcending cultural barriers?
Moderator
Raja Sharif, VP, Director of International Affairs, Alnoor Holdings
Panellists
Gabriel Khoury, Producer, Misr International Films
Shivani Pandya, Managing Director, Dubai International Film Festival
Frédéric Sichler, Chairman, Amana Creative
Tim Smythe, CEO, Filmworks
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| 12:40 - 14:00 |
Lunch
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| 14:00 - 14:10 |
INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT: Converging creativity with technology in distribution
Traditional distribution channels are being challenged by new digital technologies, resulting in increased consumption of film through alternative media such as online downloads, mobile film and video, home cinemas and streaming. How can the film industry exploit these new media formats?
Efe Cakarel, Founder and CEO, The Auteurs
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| 14:10 - 14:20 |
INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT: How will the digital revolution in film distribution be monetised by studios and producers?
What are the current challenges faced by traditional media players and the impact of new platforms on the film industry? How will these new platforms change film consumption patterns and how can the film industry generate revenue from these developments?
Janice Hughes, Director, Value Partners Management Consulting and CEO and Founder, Spectrum Strategy Consultants
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14:20 - 15:10
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PANEL DISCUSSION: How sustainable are capital sources from emerging markets?
Where are the new sources of funding to be found now that the more traditional sources such as hedge funds and investment banks have sharply curtailed their investment into the sector? With the increasing globalisation of the film industry, what are the new hubs for film creation and how do they tie into investment from the Middle East and Far East? Will these investors create partnerships with the US studios to benefit from their global reach and infrastructure? Or will new financing models be created?
Moderator
Premila Hoon OBE, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Entertainment Capital Advisors
Panellists
Matty Beckerman, CEO, Natural Selection, LLC
Ivan Dunleavy, Chief Executive, Pinewood Shepperton plc
Martin Moszkowicz, Member of the Board, Film and Television, Constantin Film
Jared Underwood, SVP / Group Manager, Entertainment Group, Comerica Bank
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| 15:10 - 15:40 |
Refreshment Break
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| 15:40 - 16:20 |
PANEL DISCUSSION: Has investment in content become more attractive?
The film industry has shown remarkable resilience during the recession. Has film investment become more attractive to high-net-worth individuals? How can high-net-worth investors invest in a tax efficient manner?
Moderator
Matthew Garrahan, Los Angeles Correspondent, Financial Times
Panellists
Leon Clarance, Investment Director, Octopus Investments
Prof Dr Alexander Hemmelrath, Partner, Hemmelrath & Partner
Hal Sadoff, Head of International and Independent Film, International Creative Management
Dr Carl Woebcken, President and CEO, Studio Babelsberg
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| 16:20 - 17:00 |
PANEL DISCUSSION: Is there a role for Governments in supporting the creative economy through fiscal incentives and subsidies?
Moderator
Matthew Garrahan, Los Angeles Correspondent, Financial Times
Panellists
Carole Bienaimé-Besse, Producer and CEO, Be-Tween Films
Paula Jalfon, Commercial Manager, BBC Films
David Shepheard, Director, Abu Dhabi Film Commission
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17:00 - 17:45
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FT INTERVIEW: Are we therefore optimistic or pessimistic about the future?
Harvey Weinstein CBE, Co-Founder, Miramax Films and Co-Chairman, The Weinstein Company
Matthew Garrahan, Los Angeles Correspondent, Financial Times
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17:45
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End of Summit
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